What do reviews say about ecg?

Both expert reviews note there is no ECG; TechRadar adds no apnea alerts.

What do reviews say about battery?

Buyers say it lasts a full day comfortably.

What do reviews say about always on?

Both experts welcome the new always-on display.

Phones & Audio · Smartwatches · 105 reviews · 3 sources

Apple Watch SE 3

Best for: first-time Apple Watch usersBudget

The cheapest Apple Watch now has an always-on screen and the same chip as Series 11. It lacks ECG and uses an older design.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want an Apple Watch on a budget
You mainly track steps and sleep

Skip if

You want ECG or apnea alerts
You want a fresh design

How it scores

Value9.5

Battery5.5

Price

$249

You pay for: Cheapest Apple Watch

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Smooth performanceFast S10 chip

Easy to useSimple for first-timers

Battery lifeGets through a full day

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Older designLooks like earlier models

No ECGMissing some health tools

Fewer health alertsNo hypertension or apnea

Reviewers disagree on

Same chip as Series 11Fewer health sensors

Alternatives

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Sources

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Reviewed Sep 2026

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